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Aware wants workplace discrimination, harassment laws to be enhanced
Aware is also seeking a clear protocol of support and resources for victims of sexual harassment.TNP FILE PHOTO
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Gender advocacy group Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) has called for laws on workplace discrimination and harassment to be enhanced, and for watchdogs to get more powers to deal with the challenges faced by women.
It also called for a national code of conduct across institutes of higher learning and a clear protocol of support and resources for victims of sexual harassment.
Yesterday, the group released a series of policy wish lists stemming from discussions with 191 residents here about the changes they most want Singapore policymakers to enact.
Singapore News - It is time to review national service (NS) to weed out unhealthy practices that give men a skewed view of what it means to be masculine, said veteran women's rights activist Corinna Lim. There is also a need to zero in on bullying in schools and the prevalence of. Read more at www.tnp.sg
May 24, 2021
Aware executive director Corinna Lim speaking at this year s IPS-Nathan Lecture Series on Monday.
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SINGAPORE - It is time to review national service to weed out unhealthy practices that give men a skewed view of what it means to be masculine, said veteran women s rights activist Corinna Lim.
There is also a need to zero in on bullying in schools and the prevalence of porn among boys to put an end to some toxic practices that skew their understanding of what it means to be a man, and foster healthy ideas of being male, she added.
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Govt s commitment needed to move needle on gender equality: Veteran women s rights activist
The Government s ongoing review on women s issues can provide the infrastructure to help make progress on gender equality, said Aware executive director Corinna Lim.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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